Leaf Embroidery Body Bag

● Leaf Embroidery Body Bag Imagine a joyful forest where animals frolic among the leaves. This design features a sophisticated monochrome palette of grey herringbone, black polyester fabric, and off-white embroidery. This perfectly sized bag can be worn on your back or front, with a three-dimensional construction that contours comfortably to your body. The adjustable strap, with two points of adjustment, makes it suitable for anyone. ◎ Both sides of the bag feature different embroidery. Each piece has a unique character, meticulously stitched by master artisan Hun using a freehand embroidery machine. ◎ Antique gold-toned hardware unifies the design, lending a nostalgic and gentle impression. ◎ Features a YKK zipper for smooth opening and closing. ◎ Crafted from high-quality black cowhide leather. ◎ The exterior of the bag is made from black and grey herringbone patterned polyester fabric. ◎ The interior lining is a vibrant purple fabric with a floral pattern. It includes one zippered pocket. ◎ Fits a 9.7-inch iPad snugly. ◎ The body mannequin is a size S. ◎ The photos show the right-handed version. ■ Size: 27cm (Width) x 42cm (Body) ■ Weight: 350g ■ Product Number: 9E86A102L1 * Please note that as the products are handmade, there may be individual differences. This is especially true for items with darts or gathers, where measurements can vary by a few centimeters. We kindly ask that you consider the size in conjunction with the photos for a comprehensive understanding. Also, please be aware that photos often make the product appear larger when it is positioned in front of the mannequin. 《Black Leather, Black Fabric》 Type This item will be shipped from Vietnam via standard mail with tracking. Handmade by a Japanese resident in Vietnam. https://youtu.be/To9853__kGY The Fading Art of 《Freehand Embroidery》 Most of Pangandaran's embroidery is created using 《freehand embroidery machines》. You might often wonder, "How is 《freehand embroidery》 different from regular machine embroidery?" Standard machine embroidery is automated; the machine reads the design and stitches it automatically, resulting in perfectly uniform and identical pieces. In contrast, 《freehand embroidery》 is a craft where the artisan manually moves the fabric to create the design. Because it's made by human hands, each piece possesses a unique character. No two embroidered pieces are exactly alike, and the finished embroidery has a texture that closely resembles hand embroidery. It's an incredible artisanal skill that involves transferring an outline to the fabric and meticulously stitching while referring to the original artwork, all while controlling the up-and-down motion of the sewing machine needle. Currently, there are only about 400 people in Vietnam who can operate a freehand embroidery machine. Of these, only 50 are able to do so professionally. Furthermore, just 30 have passed the highest embroidery certification level, Level 4. Among them, only 10 can execute the intricate designs of Pangandaran, which are known to be particularly challenging. However, being skilled alone isn't enough; embroidery also requires a keen sense of aesthetics. Even a slight nuance can significantly alter the overall impression. For this reason, at Pangandaran, we entrust our work to Mr. Hun, who possesses the highest level of skill. Hun is currently 46 years old but has been embroidering since he was 15, making him a veteran of 31 years in this field. Moreover, he has an exceptional artistic sense, and we place our complete trust in him. With Vietnam's economic development, traditional crafts, like elsewhere, face challenging circumstances. Since 2000, the number of people capable of freehand embroidery has been rapidly declining. While there used to be schools, now master artisans teach apprentices. Hun has trained four people so far, but he notes that there are no young people capable of this craft today. Due to rapid economic growth, manual craftsmanship is being left behind, and the number of artisans is expected to decrease further. This trend is accelerating even faster than in Japan, and the national system offers little protection. As a result, Vietnam's freehand embroidery is on the verge of disappearing within the next decade or so. In this video, we had the privilege of having the highly skilled artisan Hun create the 'Sudden Rain' embroidery. Please witness the beautiful embroidery come to life through his assured technique.